Hose clamp



March 1, 1938. M. J. McANENY I 2,109,500

HOSE CLAMP Filed Nov; 12, 1936 INVENTOR. M/Cf/AEL cl. MCA/VE/YY Egl Patented Mar. 1, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HOSE CLAMP Michael J. McAneny, Denver, 0010., assignmto Michael J. McAneny, Jr., Denver, 0010.

Application November 12, 1936, Serial No. 110,480

-9 Claims. (CI. 24-40) This invention relates to improvements in hose ing of the head to the ,band, and is curved away clamps more particularly for use where high from the head. pressures are involved. Toward the other end' of the band is a series of Where a hose line that is intended to conduct holes I! to engage a special tightening tool as fluid under high pressures, is connected onto a disclosed in my co-pending application filed of 5 pipe line or any metal nipple there is usually a even date herewith. tendency for a leak to occur between the rubber The clamp-head is provided with shoulders l6 and the metal and furthermore there is a hazard and I! on either side of the slot l3 against which that the hose may be forced off the metal nipple. the tightening tool abuts during the tightening 10 Therefore, it is an object of thepresent invenoperation. These shoulders may be formed by 10 tion to provide a clamp in the form of a band turning back the corners of the head as shown that can be drawn around a hose to clamp it to a at l8 and I9, and riveting or welding them to pipe or metal nipple to effect adependably secure the plate or securing them in any other suitable union. manner.

Another object is to provide a clamp of this A tongue extends from the plate in aline- 15 character that can be securely locked in place ment with the band and after the band is drawn after it is drawn tight around the hose in a simtightly around the hose it is bent over the edge ple manner and with a minimum of effort. of the slot l3 and cut off to leave a locking end 2| A further object is to'make a hose clamp that over which the tongue 20 is then folded or bent 20 can be used on any one of various diameters of to complete the look as shown in Figures 4 and 5. 539

hose. The locked head-plate may then be hammered A still further object is to supply a hose clamp down against the contour of the band as shown that is simple and inexpensive and. requires to in dotted lines in Figure 5, if desired.

be wrapped around the hose but once to effect The locking end of the band passes over or a safe union of the hose with a pipe nipple 0r laps the other end ll of the band to make a com- 25 the like. plete girth around the hose. The thicker, more Still n ther o j t i to provi a h e clamp rigid metal of the head facilitates the tightening that W b at a y to Carry prior to its use and locking operations by providing a substanon a hose. tial abutment for the tool that can not be drawn Other objects and advan ages will b more into the channel of the tool through which the 30 fully disclosed in the following description and in b d t lf passes, Th rigid id of th sl tthe r win wh n k parts v e n imlike aperture in the head through which the band y designatefi and in Which; is looped, furnishes an edge over which the lock- Figure 1 s a p View Of the improved clamping'end 2| of the band may be securely bent and band; I the locking tongue 20 is of suiiicient strength to Figure 2 s a sectional view taken along line retain its locked position over the band-end 2 o Figure without danger of loosening. The band itself is Figure is a Sectional View Showing e clamppreferably strong, tough material of considerable band placed aroun a h e and ready to be drawn flexibility and ogthinner and narrower cross Sec- 40 tight; tion than the head. 40

Figure 4 shows the clamp-band locked in place The clamp as a whole, remains flat as shown on a hose; and v in Figures 1 and 2 until it is applied to a hose.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken along line It is therefore sy a d convenient t pa s p, 55 of Figure 4. carry and handle prior to use and effects a most Reference character I0 denotes a clamp-band eflicient joint when used as mtended- What I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:-

1. A' hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said preferably trucker and more than the head being attached to said strap at a point in- 50 clamp-bang? and has k aperture tennediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap through Whlch the band may be passed looped extending beyond and substantially covering said when it is Wrapped around a hose 22 and a Pipe slot, the other end of the strap being receivable 23 as S W in Figure one 0f e in said slot, and means for locking said end to 5 clamp-band extends beyond the point of fastenth h of flexible metal such as steel, on which is securely fastened a clamp-head 12, by riveting, welding or any suitable method. The clamp-head is 2. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end 01 the strap being receivable in said slot, said head having projecting from one face thereof shoulders or abutments for engagement by a tool in applying the band.

3. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot, said head provided with a tongue portion adapted to fold over said last mentioned end of the strap and lock the same to the head.

4. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot, said head having portions bent back upon the bod of the head and forming abutments or shoulde s for engagement by the tool in applying the band, and means for locking said end to the head.

5. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot, said head having portions bent back upon the body of the head and forming abutments or shoulders for engagement by the tool in applying the band, and a tongue portion adapted to fold over the end of the strap and lock the same to the head.

6. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot, said head having portions bent back upon the body of the head and forming abutments or shoulders for engagement by the tool-in applying the band, and a tongue portion adapted to fold over the end of the strap and lock the same to the head, said abutments being adjacent to the edge of the slot through which the band is drawn.

7. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot, said head having portions bent back upon the body of the head and forming abutments or shoulders for engagement by the tool in applying the band, and a tongue portion adapted to fold over the end of the strap and lock the same to the head.

8. A hose clamp comprising a relatively rigid head having a slot therein, a bendable strap, said head being attached to said strap at a point intermediate the ends thereof, one end of the strap extending beyond and substantially covering said slot, the other end of the strap being receivable in said slot and provided with tool engaging means, and means for locking said end to 

